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13,981 | When will the votes of the electoral college become public (knowledge)? | <p>I think/understand there are three (or four) key dates here. </p>

<ol>
<li>After the votes have been counted for each state, the electors will be appointed if the results are conclusive.</li>
<li>On December 13rd, 2016, the electors will officially be appointed.</li>
<li>On December 19th, 2016 t... | united states presidential election electoral college | 1 | When will the votes of the electoral college become public (knowledge)? -- (united states presidential election electoral college)
<p>I think/understand there are three (or four) key dates here. </p>

<ol>
<li>After the votes have been counted for each state, the electors will be appointed if the results ar... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
13,994 | What caused the Rep. party members' dramatic shift on views on Russia? | <p>The recent data published by The Economist/YouGov (<a href="https://d25d2506sfb94s.cloudfront.net/cumulus_uploads/document/ro9rimrce9/econTabReport.pdf" rel="nofollow noreferrer">PDF</a>, ##26, 28) taken on December 10-13 2016, clearly indicate a dramatic change on Republican party members' view on Russia and Putin:... | russian federation republican party | 1 | What caused the Rep. party members' dramatic shift on views on Russia? -- (russian federation republican party)
<p>The recent data published by The Economist/YouGov (<a href="https://d25d2506sfb94s.cloudfront.net/cumulus_uploads/document/ro9rimrce9/econTabReport.pdf" rel="nofollow noreferrer">PDF</a>, ##26, 28) taken o... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
13,996 | Data on US Presidential Elections by income and race | <p>The <a href="http://edition.cnn.com/election/results/exit-polls/national/president" rel="nofollow noreferrer">exit poll data</a> do break it down by income and by race, but separately. So they just have "low income" vs "high income". And "white" vs "black".</p>

<p>I am looking for data that break it down by... | united states presidential election data sources | 1 | Data on US Presidential Elections by income and race -- (united states presidential election data sources)
<p>The <a href="http://edition.cnn.com/election/results/exit-polls/national/president" rel="nofollow noreferrer">exit poll data</a> do break it down by income and by race, but separately. So they just have "low in... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,010 | What role did Comey and the Podesta email leaks play in Clinton's loss? | <p>Claims that Hillary Clinton's election loss was a consequence of:</p>

<ol>
<li><p>Russian involvement in the acquisition and subsequent leaking of emails from the DNC and Clinton campaign chair John Podesta. </p></li>
<li><p>FBI director James Comey's claim in a letter to Congress that new emails re... | united states election | 1 | What role did Comey and the Podesta email leaks play in Clinton's loss? -- (united states election)
<p>Claims that Hillary Clinton's election loss was a consequence of:</p>

<ol>
<li><p>Russian involvement in the acquisition and subsequent leaking of emails from the DNC and Clinton campaign chair John Podes... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,012 | China seizes drone in Phillipine waters? | <p>From <a href="http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2016/12/16/chinese-snatch-united-states-underwater-drone-sea/95517558/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">an article on the seizure today of a US government oceanographic glider</a> I inferred that it was captured by a Chinese warship in Subic bay.</p>

<p>I don... | international law territory | 1 | China seizes drone in Phillipine waters? -- (international law territory)
<p>From <a href="http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2016/12/16/chinese-snatch-united-states-underwater-drone-sea/95517558/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">an article on the seizure today of a US government oceanographic glider</a> I inferred tha... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,014 | Do "majority criterion" voting systems always result in "center-squeeze" effect? | <ol>
<li><p>In voting systems that meet the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Majority_criterion" rel="nofollow noreferrer">majority criterion</a>, "if one candidate is preferred by a majority (more than 50%) of voters, then that candidate must win".</p></li>
<li><p><a href="https://electology.org/center-s... | election voting systems | 1 | Do "majority criterion" voting systems always result in "center-squeeze" effect? -- (election voting systems)
<ol>
<li><p>In voting systems that meet the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Majority_criterion" rel="nofollow noreferrer">majority criterion</a>, "if one candidate is preferred by a majority (more th... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,015 | Does Gibbard–Satterthwaite theorem apply to all voting systems? | <p>People often say "It's been mathematically proven that no perfect voting system is possible" and cite <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arrow%27s_impossibility_theorem" rel="noreferrer">Arrow's Impossibility Theorem</a>, but Arrow's theorem specifically only applies to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ran... | voting systems | 1 | Does Gibbard–Satterthwaite theorem apply to all voting systems? -- (voting systems)
<p>People often say "It's been mathematically proven that no perfect voting system is possible" and cite <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arrow%27s_impossibility_theorem" rel="noreferrer">Arrow's Impossibility Theorem</a>, but Arr... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,017 | All time highest net worth of a Presidential cabinet in constant dollars? | <p>Some sites claim that the <a href="http://www.politico.com/story/2016/11/donald-trump-cabinet-billionaires-millionaires-231831">proposed upcoming presidential cabinet and cabinet-level posts set a new record for its members' total personal fortunes</a>: one estimate suggests it "<em>could be worth as much as $35 bil... | united states economy president money cabinet | 1 | All time highest net worth of a Presidential cabinet in constant dollars? -- (united states economy president money cabinet)
<p>Some sites claim that the <a href="http://www.politico.com/story/2016/11/donald-trump-cabinet-billionaires-millionaires-231831">proposed upcoming presidential cabinet and cabinet-level posts s... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,020 | What are the consequences of having a name on a European joint resolution? | <p>I'd like to know what is the meaning of the names in the European joint resolutions such us <a href="http://www.europarl.europa.eu/sides/getDoc.do?pubRef=-//EP//TEXT%20MOTION%20P8-RC-2016-1346%200%20DOC%20XML%20V0//EN&language=en" rel="nofollow noreferrer">this one</a>. Cristian Dan Preda, Elmar Brok... and many... | law european union parliament | 1 | What are the consequences of having a name on a European joint resolution? -- (law european union parliament)
<p>I'd like to know what is the meaning of the names in the European joint resolutions such us <a href="http://www.europarl.europa.eu/sides/getDoc.do?pubRef=-//EP//TEXT%20MOTION%20P8-RC-2016-1346%200%20DOC%20XM... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,024 | How does the alt-right differ from the far-right? | <p>Based on my assessment of the 'alt-right', their values and beliefs do not differ significantly from that of more classic far-right populism/nationalism. They oppose immigration. They are nationalistic. They are opposed to globalization. Many proponents harbour explicitly anti-Semetic and racist views.</p>

... | ideology nationalism alt right populism | 1 | How does the alt-right differ from the far-right? -- (ideology nationalism alt right populism)
<p>Based on my assessment of the 'alt-right', their values and beliefs do not differ significantly from that of more classic far-right populism/nationalism. They oppose immigration. They are nationalistic. They are opposed to... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,038 | Why are electoral college votes not secret? | <p>In the United States, the general population votes for a president with secret ballots. However, the electoral college votes aren't secret and because of that, we know which person is a "faithless elector". For instance, we know that <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbara_Lett-Simmons" rel="nofollow noreferr... | united states electoral college faithless elector secret ballot | 1 | Why are electoral college votes not secret? -- (united states electoral college faithless elector secret ballot)
<p>In the United States, the general population votes for a president with secret ballots. However, the electoral college votes aren't secret and because of that, we know which person is a "faithless elector... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,059 | Could a lengthy enough political gridlock entirely depopulate the Supreme Court? | <p>A logical extreme based on <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/9928/can-congress-be-sued-for-prolonging-the-nomination-of-a-supreme-court-justice">Can congress be sued for prolonging the nomination of a Supreme Court Justice?</a>. First suppose Congress <em>cannot</em> be sued from prolonging the ... | united states constitution congress supreme court | 1 | Could a lengthy enough political gridlock entirely depopulate the Supreme Court? -- (united states constitution congress supreme court)
<p>A logical extreme based on <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/9928/can-congress-be-sued-for-prolonging-the-nomination-of-a-supreme-court-justice">Can congress be ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,068 | Congressional Review Act--Is it Constitutional? | <p>Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell recently invoked this law <a href="http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/mcconnell-vows-to-reverse-new-obama-coal-reg/article/2610013?custom_click=rss" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Washington Examiner</a>:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., is v... | united states separation of powers | 1 | Congressional Review Act--Is it Constitutional? -- (united states separation of powers)
<p>Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell recently invoked this law <a href="http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/mcconnell-vows-to-reverse-new-obama-coal-reg/article/2610013?custom_click=rss" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Washington Exami... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,069 | Why is First past the post used in so many countries? | <p>First past the post is used in the vast majority of countries, despite its numerous crippling flaws. Such countries include: Canada, USA, Bangladesh, India, Jamaica, Kuwait, Liberia, Mexico, Pakistan, Phillipines, Singapore, UK and many more. On the other hand, most of the few countries not using FPTP seem to have c... | voting systems international | 1 | Why is First past the post used in so many countries? -- (voting systems international)
<p>First past the post is used in the vast majority of countries, despite its numerous crippling flaws. Such countries include: Canada, USA, Bangladesh, India, Jamaica, Kuwait, Liberia, Mexico, Pakistan, Phillipines, Singapore, UK a... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,077 | How did US Senate classes get so unbalanced? | <p>The next election for US Senators in 2018 has 8 GOP seats and 25 Democratic seats (including 2 indies that caucus with the Dems). (For the curious: ten of the Democratic seats are in states that Trump won.)</p>

<p>Question: while I know this happens on occasion, is this party-heavy extreme normal in Senat... | united states senate | 1 | How did US Senate classes get so unbalanced? -- (united states senate)
<p>The next election for US Senators in 2018 has 8 GOP seats and 25 Democratic seats (including 2 indies that caucus with the Dems). (For the curious: ten of the Democratic seats are in states that Trump won.)</p>

<p>Question: while I kno... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,085 | Is a congressman or senator legally obligated to consider the welfare of "long-term guests" or "frequent visitors" in their district? | <p>The world is a complex place; if you visit a place a lot or live there temporarily, you can still be affected by its policies. You might still want to complain about these policies if you don't like them.</p>

<p>Given that, <strong>are American congressmen and senators required to listen to people who meet... | united states congress senate house of representatives | 1 | Is a congressman or senator legally obligated to consider the welfare of "long-term guests" or "frequent visitors" in their district? -- (united states congress senate house of representatives)
<p>The world is a complex place; if you visit a place a lot or live there temporarily, you can still be affected by its polici... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,105 | Censure due to holding an Army commission and a seat in Congress | <p>I'm reading about the use of censure in the United States. I've visited a number of the Wikipedia-like articles, and also read <em>some</em> of the material <a href="https://cse.google.com/cse?cx=002764028238789815088:-u9pc4gfa4g&q=censure">provided by the Congressional Research Service</a> (Jack Maskell provide... | united states congress | 1 | Censure due to holding an Army commission and a seat in Congress -- (united states congress)
<p>I'm reading about the use of censure in the United States. I've visited a number of the Wikipedia-like articles, and also read <em>some</em> of the material <a href="https://cse.google.com/cse?cx=002764028238789815088:-u9pc4... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,113 | How exactly are the number of super delegates determined for the Democratic primaries? | <p>So I totally understand that the super delegates include those such as the president, vice president, senators, past presidents, etc., but I was wondering if there was an exact mathematical equation that would explain how there were 712 super delegates for the 2016 Democratic primary. </p>

<p>For example, h... | united states primaries democratic party | 1 | How exactly are the number of super delegates determined for the Democratic primaries? -- (united states primaries democratic party)
<p>So I totally understand that the super delegates include those such as the president, vice president, senators, past presidents, etc., but I was wondering if there was an exact mathema... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,142 | Why do some countries recognise Taiwan as the sole legitimate government of China? | <p>There are some countries that recognise Taiwan (Republic of China) as the sole legitimate government of China instead of the People's Republic of China.</p>

<p>Recently, just a few days ago, São Tomé and Príncipe switched its recognition from the ROC to the PRC.</p>

<hr>

<p><a href="https:... | international relations history china taiwan diplomacy | 1 | Why do some countries recognise Taiwan as the sole legitimate government of China? -- (international relations history china taiwan diplomacy)
<p>There are some countries that recognise Taiwan (Republic of China) as the sole legitimate government of China instead of the People's Republic of China.</p>

<p>Recen... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,161 | Who are the five prisoners Donald Trump referred to in the following tweet? | <p>Trump <a href="https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/528535217787895808" rel="nofollow noreferrer">said</a>:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>The five prisoners our government so stupidly released for one pathetic traitor are now fighting and killing for ISIS-BAD DEAL! Courtmarshal</p>
</blockquote>
&... | united states donald trump enemy combatants gitmo | 1 | Who are the five prisoners Donald Trump referred to in the following tweet? -- (united states donald trump enemy combatants gitmo)
<p>Trump <a href="https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/528535217787895808" rel="nofollow noreferrer">said</a>:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>The five prisoners our government so ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,165 | Why is Egypt transferring the control of two islands to Saudi Arabia? | <p>Why is Egypt transferring the control of two islands to Saudi Arabia? (See <a href="http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2016/12/agreement-hand-red-sea-islands-approved-161229172208648.html" rel="noreferrer">here.</a>)</p>
 | saudi arabia egypt | 1 | Why is Egypt transferring the control of two islands to Saudi Arabia? -- (saudi arabia egypt)
<p>Why is Egypt transferring the control of two islands to Saudi Arabia? (See <a href="http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2016/12/agreement-hand-red-sea-islands-approved-161229172208648.html" rel="noreferrer">here.</a>)</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,166 | Why did Obama decide to expel Russian diplomats? | <p>Why did Obama choose to expel 35 diplomats and operatives in retaliation for Russia's hacking during the elections? It appears reducing the number of diplomats may strain our relationship with Russia and make communication more difficult. Or is the idea to replace them with people who did not contribute to the hacki... | united states election international relations russian federation diplomacy | 1 | Why did Obama decide to expel Russian diplomats? -- (united states election international relations russian federation diplomacy)
<p>Why did Obama choose to expel 35 diplomats and operatives in retaliation for Russia's hacking during the elections? It appears reducing the number of diplomats may strain our relationship... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,174 | Birth tourists, American visas, citizens and integration, how does it play out? | <p>I recently read an <a href="http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-birth-tourism-persists-20161220-story.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">article</a> about chinese woman going to the U.S. and giving birth to chinese babies who would be chinese Americans. To put the article simply what happens is -</p>

<... | united states immigration | 1 | Birth tourists, American visas, citizens and integration, how does it play out? -- (united states immigration)
<p>I recently read an <a href="http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-birth-tourism-persists-20161220-story.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">article</a> about chinese woman going to the U.S. and giving bir... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,182 | How many jobs were created during Obama's presidency? | <p>This report on <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jobs_created_during_U.S._presidential_terms" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Wikipedia</a> seemed to indicate that about 11 million jobs were created during Obama's term. But there seems to be some controversy in the numbers, like from <a href="http://money.cnn.com/20... | united states barack obama employment | 1 | How many jobs were created during Obama's presidency? -- (united states barack obama employment)
<p>This report on <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jobs_created_during_U.S._presidential_terms" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Wikipedia</a> seemed to indicate that about 11 million jobs were created during Obama's term. ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,203 | The "butterfly ballot" of 2000, does Florida have different presidential ballots for each county? | <p>The infamous "butterfly ballot" of the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2000_United_States_presidential_election_recount_in_Florida#Palm_Beach_County.27s_butterfly_ballots" rel="nofollow noreferrer">2000 election</a> confused voters in Palm Beach county who punched the second button, thinking it was for Al Gor... | united states presidential election | 1 | The "butterfly ballot" of 2000, does Florida have different presidential ballots for each county? -- (united states presidential election)
<p>The infamous "butterfly ballot" of the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2000_United_States_presidential_election_recount_in_Florida#Palm_Beach_County.27s_butterfly_ballots"... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,207 | How can the Indian government ban old notes without passing any bill/law? | <p>Before making any major decisions/policy/law for the public the Indian government should pass a bill. It's usually done through the voting by the Member of Parliaments in the Parliament. After getting the required number of votes the bill/law is passed.</p>

<p>The same thing had happened in 2000 & 2014 ... | parliament india legislative process legislation currency | 1 | How can the Indian government ban old notes without passing any bill/law? -- (parliament india legislative process legislation currency)
<p>Before making any major decisions/policy/law for the public the Indian government should pass a bill. It's usually done through the voting by the Member of Parliaments in the Parli... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,214 | What is the risk of Russia invading Baltics? | <p>Back in the late 70s and early 80s, US Department of Defense was readily preparing for USSR invasion of Iran, which turned out to be a complete blunder in intelligence. Are we experiencing the same thing with warnings of possible Russian invasion of Baltic states? I'm intrigued whether this is just Western propagand... | russian federation international relations nato | 1 | What is the risk of Russia invading Baltics? -- (russian federation international relations nato)
<p>Back in the late 70s and early 80s, US Department of Defense was readily preparing for USSR invasion of Iran, which turned out to be a complete blunder in intelligence. Are we experiencing the same thing with warnings o... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,218 | Could a US President abuse their pardon powers to unilaterally make laws? | <p>For instance, if I really hate littering, and I somehow become President of the United States, could I effectively make littering a capital offense by promising to immediately pardon anyone who kills a litterer?</p>

<p>Could I have my political enemies killed by promising to pardon their killers? </p>
... | united states law pardon | 1 | Could a US President abuse their pardon powers to unilaterally make laws? -- (united states law pardon)
<p>For instance, if I really hate littering, and I somehow become President of the United States, could I effectively make littering a capital offense by promising to immediately pardon anyone who kills a litterer?</... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,223 | Why there are no modern examples of governments (rather than parliaments) allocated proportionally? | <p>It is relatively common to elect a legislature through proportional representation. A party or a coalition of parties then forms a government.</p>

<p>Why there is no modern example of governments being directly voted proportionally? For example by assigning a proportion of ministries to each party?</p>
... | election voting systems history | 1 | Why there are no modern examples of governments (rather than parliaments) allocated proportionally? -- (election voting systems history)
<p>It is relatively common to elect a legislature through proportional representation. A party or a coalition of parties then forms a government.</p>

<p>Why there is no moder... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,226 | What authority does the Benelux parliament have? | <p>Today I discovered there is such a thing as a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benelux_Parliament" rel="noreferrer">Benelux Parliament</a>.</p>

<p>However, neither the Wikipedia page nor the <a href="https://www.beneluxparl.eu/" rel="noreferrer">official website</a> (Dutch and French only) give a whol... | parliament europe netherlands belgium luxembourg | 1 | What authority does the Benelux parliament have? -- (parliament europe netherlands belgium luxembourg)
<p>Today I discovered there is such a thing as a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benelux_Parliament" rel="noreferrer">Benelux Parliament</a>.</p>

<p>However, neither the Wikipedia page nor the <a href=... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,242 | Are there any rules/laws that would prevent 100% surveillance of Capitol/WH for transparency purposes? | <p>Let's say someone as a voter is concerned with the level of corruption and lack of transparency in Washington, especially in Congress and White House.</p>

<p>Obviously, there are many many different approaches to solve (or try to solve) the problem, but our notional voter was inspired by NSA revelations and... | united states law congress surveillance | 1 | Are there any rules/laws that would prevent 100% surveillance of Capitol/WH for transparency purposes? -- (united states law congress surveillance)
<p>Let's say someone as a voter is concerned with the level of corruption and lack of transparency in Washington, especially in Congress and White House.</p>

<p>Ob... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,246 | French Presidential Election 2017: When will the PS announce its candidate + independants | <p>It seems that, thus far, the five main parties that will take part in the french presidential elections are: PS, LR, FN, EM, FI (see source). The PS seems to be the only party that have still not put forward a candidate. Why is this? When will they put one forward?</p>

<p>I was also wondering if it is likel... | presidential election france | 1 | French Presidential Election 2017: When will the PS announce its candidate + independants -- (presidential election france)
<p>It seems that, thus far, the five main parties that will take part in the french presidential elections are: PS, LR, FN, EM, FI (see source). The PS seems to be the only party that have still n... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,248 | Are central banks really as undemocratic as some people say they are? | <p>While I have rejected most conspiracy theories that I have encountered so far based on lack of evidence, one of the most difficult ones to set my mind on is central banks. </p>

<p>From my limited understanding of the issue it would seem that, in many countries, privately owned and controlled central banks, ... | united states united kingdom central bank | 1 | Are central banks really as undemocratic as some people say they are? -- (united states united kingdom central bank)
<p>While I have rejected most conspiracy theories that I have encountered so far based on lack of evidence, one of the most difficult ones to set my mind on is central banks. </p>

<p>From my lim... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,260 | Why is imposing vaccination / immunization so hard to achieve? | <p>This has been in my mind for a while, so I am breaking the ice on the politics site.</p>

<p>I am living in Romania (Eastern European country within the European Union), so this question might be too localized, although I have heard about similar problems in other European countries as well. </p>

<... | policy healthcare | 1 | Why is imposing vaccination / immunization so hard to achieve? -- (policy healthcare)
<p>This has been in my mind for a while, so I am breaking the ice on the politics site.</p>

<p>I am living in Romania (Eastern European country within the European Union), so this question might be too localized, although I h... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,264 | Corporate income taxes in U.S only 11% of government tax revenue? | <p>(I had <a href="https://money.stackexchange.com/questions/74264/corporate-income-taxes-in-u-s-only-11-of-government-tax-revenue">initially asked this on Money.SE</a>, but was advised this would be a better question for Politics.SE.)</p>

<p>I'm having a hard time understanding why corporate income taxes form... | united states taxes corporations | 1 | Corporate income taxes in U.S only 11% of government tax revenue? -- (united states taxes corporations)
<p>(I had <a href="https://money.stackexchange.com/questions/74264/corporate-income-taxes-in-u-s-only-11-of-government-tax-revenue">initially asked this on Money.SE</a>, but was advised this would be a better questio... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,269 | What are the key differences between the Stolen Valor Act of 2005 and the Stolen Valor Act of 2013? | <p>I read that there were supreme court decisions overturning stolen valor convictions based on the first amendment after the 2005 act became law.</p>

<p>Is there a significant difference in the 2013 act signed by Barack Obama from what was in the 2005 act signed by George Bush; perhaps differences that clarif... | united states law supreme court military | 1 | What are the key differences between the Stolen Valor Act of 2005 and the Stolen Valor Act of 2013? -- (united states law supreme court military)
<p>I read that there were supreme court decisions overturning stolen valor convictions based on the first amendment after the 2005 act became law.</p>

<p>Is there a ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,277 | How does the Majority Judgment voting system fare? | <p>Following <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/q/14015/10222">this question on the Gibbard-Satterthwaite (GB) theorem</a>, I was wondering how the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Majority_judgment" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Majority Judgment (MJ) voting system</a> fits in.</p>

<p>Quick summary... | voting systems | 1 | How does the Majority Judgment voting system fare? -- (voting systems)
<p>Following <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/q/14015/10222">this question on the Gibbard-Satterthwaite (GB) theorem</a>, I was wondering how the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Majority_judgment" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Majority... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,290 | How did George W. Bush make torture legal and what did Obama undo? | <p>In the George W. Bush era, how did government organizations get away with using torture? Obviously it was illegal. What legislation did they pass, and what did Obama undo? In <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/posteverything/wp/2017/01/09/obamas-human-rights-failures-could-pave-the-way-for-trumps-excesses/" rel... | united states law barack obama | 1 | How did George W. Bush make torture legal and what did Obama undo? -- (united states law barack obama)
<p>In the George W. Bush era, how did government organizations get away with using torture? Obviously it was illegal. What legislation did they pass, and what did Obama undo? In <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,299 | Why aren't police obliged to keep the information about terrorists secret? | <p>After the terrorist attack in Berlin, the media started to broadcast much information about the people involved. </p>

<p>It seems to me that this just supports the <a href="https://www.google.cz/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.ted.com/talks/andreas_ekstrom_the_moral_bias_behind_your_se... | law terrorism police crime | 1 | Why aren't police obliged to keep the information about terrorists secret? -- (law terrorism police crime)
<p>After the terrorist attack in Berlin, the media started to broadcast much information about the people involved. </p>

<p>It seems to me that this just supports the <a href="https://www.google.cz/url?sa... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,304 | Who runs the USA when the presidents are switching? | <p>I assume Obama wouldn't be responsible for anything that happened on the 20th January but neither Trump could be as he wouldn't have the chance to practically manage to take over the important contacts. Is there some kind of temporary representative both the former and the new president agree upon to run the country... | united states president donald trump barack obama executive | 1 | Who runs the USA when the presidents are switching? -- (united states president donald trump barack obama executive)
<p>I assume Obama wouldn't be responsible for anything that happened on the 20th January but neither Trump could be as he wouldn't have the chance to practically manage to take over the important contact... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,314 | If the U.S. government owns a patent that says cannabis has medicinal value, why is it a schedule 1 controlled substance? | <p>Marijuana and Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) are separate schedule 1 drugs. The definition of a schedule 1 drug includes:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>The drug or other substance has no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States.</p>
</blockquote>

<p>[From <a href="https://en.wik... | united states law drugs | 1 | If the U.S. government owns a patent that says cannabis has medicinal value, why is it a schedule 1 controlled substance? -- (united states law drugs)
<p>Marijuana and Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) are separate schedule 1 drugs. The definition of a schedule 1 drug includes:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>The drug or o... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,322 | Have US presidential farewell addresses traditionally been broadcast? | <p>I noticed that Barack Obama's farewell address is scheduled to be broadcast on the four main over-the-air networks tonight (plus PBS). I didn't remember farewell addresses particularly, but <a href="http://time.com/4624166/presidential-farewell-addresses/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">this Time magazine article</a> su... | united states president media | 1 | Have US presidential farewell addresses traditionally been broadcast? -- (united states president media)
<p>I noticed that Barack Obama's farewell address is scheduled to be broadcast on the four main over-the-air networks tonight (plus PBS). I didn't remember farewell addresses particularly, but <a href="http://time.... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,332 | Progressive income taxes | <p>Which country has the most progressive federal income taxes in the world? I think it best to measure as payments or receipts rather than rates because of tax loopholes</p>
<p><a href="http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/definition/Progressive-Tax" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Economic Times</a> has a serviceable d... | taxes economy international | 1 | Progressive income taxes -- (taxes economy international)
<p>Which country has the most progressive federal income taxes in the world? I think it best to measure as payments or receipts rather than rates because of tax loopholes</p>
<p><a href="http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/definition/Progressive-Tax" rel="n... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,334 | Who was the reporter to whom Donald Trump said "You're fake news"? | <p>In today's press conference while Donald Trump was taking questions he told one reporter;</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>“No, not you, your organization is terrible. Quiet. Quiet,” he said. As the reporter continued trying to ask a question, talking over another reporter, Mr. Trump continued: “Don’t be rude. Don... | united states donald trump fake news | 1 | Who was the reporter to whom Donald Trump said "You're fake news"? -- (united states donald trump fake news)
<p>In today's press conference while Donald Trump was taking questions he told one reporter;</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>“No, not you, your organization is terrible. Quiet. Quiet,” he said. As the reporte... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,337 | Is it possible to make donations to the Treasury? | <p>In Donald Trump's <a href="http://www.cbsnews.com/news/donald-trump-holds-first-post-election-press-conference-live-updates/" rel="noreferrer">press conference</a> today Sherri Dillon of Morgan Lewis, a lawyer who has been working on the plan for the Trump business empire, said </p>

<blockquote>
 <p>in... | united states donald trump | 1 | Is it possible to make donations to the Treasury? -- (united states donald trump)
<p>In Donald Trump's <a href="http://www.cbsnews.com/news/donald-trump-holds-first-post-election-press-conference-live-updates/" rel="noreferrer">press conference</a> today Sherri Dillon of Morgan Lewis, a lawyer who has been working on t... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,340 | Why can't laws be shorter? | <p>The <a href="https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/United_States_of_America_1992">Constitution of United States</a> and the amendments contains 7,591 words. Assuming it was typed out in a normal font and size that's about 27 pages (275 words a page). The Constitution creates a government with three branches... | united states law legislative process | 1 | Why can't laws be shorter? -- (united states law legislative process)
<p>The <a href="https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/United_States_of_America_1992">Constitution of United States</a> and the amendments contains 7,591 words. Assuming it was typed out in a normal font and size that's about 27 pages (275 wo... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,348 | What are the US's major goals in the South China Sea? | <p>Pertaining to the South China Sea dispute, what does the US want? Obviously, claiming any part of it is out of the question, and we clearly want <em>something</em> out of it, so what is that? Links to articles would be greatly appreciated.</p>
 | united states china territory | 1 | What are the US's major goals in the South China Sea? -- (united states china territory)
<p>Pertaining to the South China Sea dispute, what does the US want? Obviously, claiming any part of it is out of the question, and we clearly want <em>something</em> out of it, so what is that? Links to articles would be greatly a... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,360 | Are we currently seeing another ideological realignment happening in today's unstable political climate? | <p>Are we currently seeing another ideological realignment happening in today's unstable political climate?</p>

<p>Similar to how, in the years since the WW2 post-war period, the main political parties underwent an observable ideological realignment, which eventually led to the aforementioned changes in party ... | united states parties ideology republican party democratic party | 1 | Are we currently seeing another ideological realignment happening in today's unstable political climate? -- (united states parties ideology republican party democratic party)
<p>Are we currently seeing another ideological realignment happening in today's unstable political climate?</p>

<p>Similar to how, in th... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,368 | Why don't alcohol products have to list ingredients and nutritional facts in the U.S.? | <p>It seems like a health safety issue for allergies and for diabetics. In general, it seems like it would be better for the public if they knew the ingredients and the nutrition facts of alcohol products. What laws allow this loophole and is there any history behind this with the alcohol lobby/other companies? How do ... | united states law | 1 | Why don't alcohol products have to list ingredients and nutritional facts in the U.S.? -- (united states law)
<p>It seems like a health safety issue for allergies and for diabetics. In general, it seems like it would be better for the public if they knew the ingredients and the nutrition facts of alcohol products. What... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,374 | What's the difference between being awarded the Presidential Medal Of Freedom with distinction/without? | <p>I saw yesterday Joe Biden Jr, was awarded the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Presidential_Medal_of_Freedom" rel="nofollow noreferrer">presidential medal of freedom</a> to which I'd never really saw anything about it before. So I was doing some reading around and noticed that <em>awarded with distinction</em>... | united states president | 1 | What's the difference between being awarded the Presidential Medal Of Freedom with distinction/without? -- (united states president)
<p>I saw yesterday Joe Biden Jr, was awarded the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Presidential_Medal_of_Freedom" rel="nofollow noreferrer">presidential medal of freedom</a> to which... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,383 | What exactly did Congress pass at 1:30 am on January 12, 2017? | <p>There are a lot of news articles (<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/12/us/politics/health-care-congress-vote-a-rama.html?_r=0" rel="noreferrer">example</a> and <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/01/11/politics/senate-obamacare-repeal/" rel="noreferrer">example</a>) claiming that the republicans have started gut... | united states congress affordable care act | 1 | What exactly did Congress pass at 1:30 am on January 12, 2017? -- (united states congress affordable care act)
<p>There are a lot of news articles (<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/12/us/politics/health-care-congress-vote-a-rama.html?_r=0" rel="noreferrer">example</a> and <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/01/11/... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,386 | Date of swearing in US congressmen | <p>What is the date for the swearing in ceremony of newly elected U.S. representatives and senators?</p>
 | united states house of representatives | 1 | Date of swearing in US congressmen -- (united states house of representatives)
<p>What is the date for the swearing in ceremony of newly elected U.S. representatives and senators?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,390 | Can the US president get around rejected cabinet nominees by not nominating a replacement? | <p>So, if nominee X is rejected then could the president simply hire X anyway but for a function that doesn't require Senate approval while de-facto X would do the same work?</p>
 | united states cabinet | 1 | Can the US president get around rejected cabinet nominees by not nominating a replacement? -- (united states cabinet)
<p>So, if nominee X is rejected then could the president simply hire X anyway but for a function that doesn't require Senate approval while de-facto X would do the same work?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,393 | Why did the US prohibit alcohol (instead of some other substance) during Prohibition | <p>In the 1920s, why did the United States decide to prohibit alcohol instead of some other substance? There were many other substances available, presumably any of them could have been banned. Why was alcohol the one chosen? </p>
 | united states drugs prohibition alcohol | 1 | Why did the US prohibit alcohol (instead of some other substance) during Prohibition -- (united states drugs prohibition alcohol)
<p>In the 1920s, why did the United States decide to prohibit alcohol instead of some other substance? There were many other substances available, presumably any of them could have been bann... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,405 | Why was the prohibition of intoxicating liquor enacted through a constitutional amendment? | <p>It seems to me that <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eighteenth_Amendment_to_the_United_States_Constitution" rel="noreferrer">a constitutional amendment</a> is a rather heavy-handed tool to outlaw alcohol.</p>

<p>Why wasn't it outlawed through an act of Congress? It seems to me that this is perfectly ... | united states constitution drugs amendment prohibition | 1 | Why was the prohibition of intoxicating liquor enacted through a constitutional amendment? -- (united states constitution drugs amendment prohibition)
<p>It seems to me that <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eighteenth_Amendment_to_the_United_States_Constitution" rel="noreferrer">a constitutional amendment</a> is ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,408 | How many US flags over the US Capital in 2016 or 2017? | <p>It's common knowledge, more or less, that you can request via your Congressman for a US flag that has flown over the US Capital. So there are a few US Marines whose duty it is to hoist and lower flags to meet the demand of these requests. </p>

<p>The query is pretty simple: how many US flags were hoisted ... | united states flag | 1 | How many US flags over the US Capital in 2016 or 2017? -- (united states flag)
<p>It's common knowledge, more or less, that you can request via your Congressman for a US flag that has flown over the US Capital. So there are a few US Marines whose duty it is to hoist and lower flags to meet the demand of these requests... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,411 | What is this symbol doing on Donald Trump's podium? | <p>So, I noticed during the recent press conference that Donald Trump appears to have a symbol on his podium.</p>

<p><a href="https://i.stack.imgur.com/CNyxT.jpg" rel="noreferrer"><img src="https://i.stack.imgur.com/CNyxT.jpg" alt="Trump with symbol"></a></p>

<p>It roughly looks like this symbol:</p>&... | united states donald trump symbols | 1 | What is this symbol doing on Donald Trump's podium? -- (united states donald trump symbols)
<p>So, I noticed during the recent press conference that Donald Trump appears to have a symbol on his podium.</p>

<p><a href="https://i.stack.imgur.com/CNyxT.jpg" rel="noreferrer"><img src="https://i.stack.imgur.com/CNy... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,417 | Why are not mayors terms limited as for the presidents? (especially in developing countries) | <p>Checking <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_political_term_limits" rel="nofollow noreferrer">this list</a>, I have noticed that the vast majority of countries do not limit mayors terms count. However, the president is usually limited to two terms of 4-5 years.</p>

<p>To narrow the question scope... | election | 1 | Why are not mayors terms limited as for the presidents? (especially in developing countries) -- (election)
<p>Checking <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_political_term_limits" rel="nofollow noreferrer">this list</a>, I have noticed that the vast majority of countries do not limit mayors terms count. Howeve... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,421 | campaign contributions by source | <p>According to <a href="https://www.opensecrets.org/politicians/contrib.php?cid=N00000019&cycle=Career" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https://www.opensecrets.org/politicians/contrib.php?cid=N00000019&cycle=Career</a> Goldman Sachs has contributed a little more than one million dollars to Hillary Clinton over the c... | united states campaign finance | 1 | campaign contributions by source -- (united states campaign finance)
<p>According to <a href="https://www.opensecrets.org/politicians/contrib.php?cid=N00000019&cycle=Career" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https://www.opensecrets.org/politicians/contrib.php?cid=N00000019&cycle=Career</a> Goldman Sachs has contributed... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,429 | What are the benefits of mass surveillance on U.S. citizens? | <p>In 2013, <a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/us-dea-sod-idUSBRE97409R20130805" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Reuters</a> reported that the Snowden leaks reveal how the NSA has been giving information to a division of the DEA called the Special Operations Division. Apparently they've been using this information to co... | united states terrorism drugs privacy surveillance | 1 | What are the benefits of mass surveillance on U.S. citizens? -- (united states terrorism drugs privacy surveillance)
<p>In 2013, <a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/us-dea-sod-idUSBRE97409R20130805" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Reuters</a> reported that the Snowden leaks reveal how the NSA has been giving information ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,441 | Why have the Venona materials not yet vindicated McCarthyism? | <p>Even though, Joseph McCarthy's efforts were perfectly in line with Truman's "Loyalty Order" -- Executive Order 9835 -- as well as the public disclosures of the Venona project (in 1995).</p>

<p>Why has the mainstream narrative continued to regard McCarthyism as "making accusations of subversion or treason wi... | united states communism soviet union classified information | 1 | Why have the Venona materials not yet vindicated McCarthyism? -- (united states communism soviet union classified information)
<p>Even though, Joseph McCarthy's efforts were perfectly in line with Truman's "Loyalty Order" -- Executive Order 9835 -- as well as the public disclosures of the Venona project (in 1995).</p>&... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,448 | Have members of congress ever previously boycotted a U.S. president-elect's inauguration? | <p>As of today, there's about 40-50 Democratic members of congress who are boycotting President-elect Trump's inauguration later this week. This number seems to change depending on the new source, and will probably keep changing up to January 20th.</p>

<p>Has this happened in the United States before, where a ... | united states presidential election congress protests | 1 | Have members of congress ever previously boycotted a U.S. president-elect's inauguration? -- (united states presidential election congress protests)
<p>As of today, there's about 40-50 Democratic members of congress who are boycotting President-elect Trump's inauguration later this week. This number seems to change dep... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,452 | Can someone in the Presidential Line of Succession be "skipped"? | <p>In the United States, if the president is removed for any reason (death, impeachment, resignation), the Presidential Line of Succession would describe who is president next.</p>

<p>But if one of those people does not want the job, can they refuse it?</p>

<p>If the Vice President prefers being the V... | united states constitution president succession | 1 | Can someone in the Presidential Line of Succession be "skipped"? -- (united states constitution president succession)
<p>In the United States, if the president is removed for any reason (death, impeachment, resignation), the Presidential Line of Succession would describe who is president next.</p>

<p>But if on... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,454 | Could Donald Trump reverse Chelsea Manning's commutation? | <p>As Barack Obama delivered the <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2017/jan/17/chelsea-manning-sentence-commuted-barack-obama" rel="noreferrer">commutation to Chelsea Manning's</a> 35 year sentence down to 7, would President-elect Donald Trump have the ability to reverse that when he becomes President? </p>&... | united states president donald trump | 1 | Could Donald Trump reverse Chelsea Manning's commutation? -- (united states president donald trump)
<p>As Barack Obama delivered the <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2017/jan/17/chelsea-manning-sentence-commuted-barack-obama" rel="noreferrer">commutation to Chelsea Manning's</a> 35 year sentence down to 7, ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,458 | Why did Obama commute Chelsea Manning's sentence? | <p>I honestly don't understand, she leaked hundreds of thousands of US government documents to WikiLeaks when she was a Private in the U.S. military, and she's going to be released on 17 May 2017 after serving seven years in prison.</p>

<p>That's seven years for leaking classified government documents that cou... | united states military barack obama wikileaks | 1 | Why did Obama commute Chelsea Manning's sentence? -- (united states military barack obama wikileaks)
<p>I honestly don't understand, she leaked hundreds of thousands of US government documents to WikiLeaks when she was a Private in the U.S. military, and she's going to be released on 17 May 2017 after serving seven yea... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,459 | Why is the Clinton Global Initiative being closed? | <p>I noticed <a href="http://observer.com/2017/01/the-clinton-foundation-shuts-down-clinton-global-initiative/">this article</a> recently, which seems to tie the closure of the Clinton Global Initiative to Hillary Clinton's loss in the election. </p>

<p>However, the closure was actually announced <a href="htt... | united states presidential election hillary clinton clinton foundation | 1 | Why is the Clinton Global Initiative being closed? -- (united states presidential election hillary clinton clinton foundation)
<p>I noticed <a href="http://observer.com/2017/01/the-clinton-foundation-shuts-down-clinton-global-initiative/">this article</a> recently, which seems to tie the closure of the Clinton Global I... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,461 | Could Snowden (in theory) be pardoned by the US president? | <p>The German Tagesschau <a href="http://www.tagesschau.de/ausland/chelsea-manning-obama-101.html">writes</a>* that Snowden was not among those pardoned by Obama, contrary to prior speculations.</p>

<p>As far as I am aware, pardoning means to reduce a sentence. However, I thought that Snowden was not convicted... | united states president barack obama pardon whistleblowers | 1 | Could Snowden (in theory) be pardoned by the US president? -- (united states president barack obama pardon whistleblowers)
<p>The German Tagesschau <a href="http://www.tagesschau.de/ausland/chelsea-manning-obama-101.html">writes</a>* that Snowden was not among those pardoned by Obama, contrary to prior speculations.</p... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,480 | Difference between nationalism and patriotism | <p>Nowadays, nationalism has a strong negative connotation attached to it. This stigma doesn't apply to patriotism. </p>

<p>What's the difference between them? </p>

<p>If there is a difference to what extent could nationalism be a positive force for good? </p>
 | political theory history nationalism | 1 | Difference between nationalism and patriotism -- (political theory history nationalism)
<p>Nowadays, nationalism has a strong negative connotation attached to it. This stigma doesn't apply to patriotism. </p>

<p>What's the difference between them? </p>

<p>If there is a difference to what extent could ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,484 | How can US presidents commute criminal sentences?(i.e. Manning Jan 17), but UK Prime-ministers can't? | <p>What grants US Presidents the power to give Presidential Pardons, and why can't (or don't) UK Prime-ministers do it? </p>
 | united states united kingdom law constitution international law | 1 | How can US presidents commute criminal sentences?(i.e. Manning Jan 17), but UK Prime-ministers can't? -- (united states united kingdom law constitution international law)
<p>What grants US Presidents the power to give Presidential Pardons, and why can't (or don't) UK Prime-ministers do it? </p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,489 | President for a day? | <p>I've seen <a href="https://www.google.com/amp/observer.com/2017/01/joe-biden-next-president-ruin-trump-merchandise/amp/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">silly suggestions</a> that Obama should resign as of today or tomorrow, allowing Biden to be sworn in as the 45th President and bumping Trump to the 46th. </p>

<... | united states president | 1 | President for a day? -- (united states president)
<p>I've seen <a href="https://www.google.com/amp/observer.com/2017/01/joe-biden-next-president-ruin-trump-merchandise/amp/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">silly suggestions</a> that Obama should resign as of today or tomorrow, allowing Biden to be sworn in as the 45th Presid... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,491 | Why are republicans so eager to repeal Obamacare without having a replacement? | <p>With an estimated <a href="http://www.forbes.com/sites/scottgottlieb/2015/05/14/how-many-people-has-obamacare-really-insured/#1ac7e058777f">22.8 million newly insured people since the launch of the ACA</a>, why are Republican law makers so eager to repeal it without a backup plan? Trump's comments were basically <a ... | united states law republican party | 1 | Why are republicans so eager to repeal Obamacare without having a replacement? -- (united states law republican party)
<p>With an estimated <a href="http://www.forbes.com/sites/scottgottlieb/2015/05/14/how-many-people-has-obamacare-really-insured/#1ac7e058777f">22.8 million newly insured people since the launch of the ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,494 | If Russia hacked the 2016 election, how or why can we proceed with inaugurating Trump? | <p>Simple question, but it's been bugging me for quite some time.</p>

<p>If we know for a fact that Russians interfered with the 2016 US presidential election, why can we proceed with inaugurating Trump, without fully knowing the extent to which the hacks influenced the election results? </p>
 | united states presidential election donald trump | 1 | If Russia hacked the 2016 election, how or why can we proceed with inaugurating Trump? -- (united states presidential election donald trump)
<p>Simple question, but it's been bugging me for quite some time.</p>

<p>If we know for a fact that Russians interfered with the 2016 US presidential election, why can we... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,500 | What makes "Voter ID laws" so controversial in the US? | <p>As a European, I am always baffled by the concept that requiring an ID to vote is so controversial in the US, for me is one of the most "natural" things.</p>

<p>I hear that it is because obtaining an ID in the US in no simple matter, is it true?</p>

<p>What are the historical and political reasons ... | united states law identity document | 1 | What makes "Voter ID laws" so controversial in the US? -- (united states law identity document)
<p>As a European, I am always baffled by the concept that requiring an ID to vote is so controversial in the US, for me is one of the most "natural" things.</p>

<p>I hear that it is because obtaining an ID in the US... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,520 | Why is the President's inauguration always on the 20th of January after the Presidental election? | <p>Since 1937 the President is sworn into office on the 20th of the January after the presidential election, why is this so?</p>
 | united states president | 1 | Why is the President's inauguration always on the 20th of January after the Presidental election? -- (united states president)
<p>Since 1937 the President is sworn into office on the 20th of the January after the presidential election, why is this so?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,528 | If a Brexit deal fails, is there a default fallback regarding movement of people? | <p>The UK government has announced it will leave the EU Single Market. We have been told that unless the UK negotiates a specific trade deal with the EU, trade rules will automatically fall back to WTO rules. We have also been told that the UK wishes for freedom of movement with the EU to end.</p>

<p>Trade i... | united kingdom european union international law immigration brexit | 1 | If a Brexit deal fails, is there a default fallback regarding movement of people? -- (united kingdom european union international law immigration brexit)
<p>The UK government has announced it will leave the EU Single Market. We have been told that unless the UK negotiates a specific trade deal with the EU, trade rules... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,530 | How much is the wall across the Mexico & US border going to cost? | <p>With Trump's wall being backed by <a href="http://pewrsr.ch/2fNIq1y" rel="nofollow noreferrer">79% of <strong>his</strong> voters</a>, and becoming a crucial part of his mandate...I'm curious how much in $US will this border wall cost? If the cost was going to be paid for in a tax increase, how much would this cost ... | united states taxes mexico trump wall | 1 | How much is the wall across the Mexico & US border going to cost? -- (united states taxes mexico trump wall)
<p>With Trump's wall being backed by <a href="http://pewrsr.ch/2fNIq1y" rel="nofollow noreferrer">79% of <strong>his</strong> voters</a>, and becoming a crucial part of his mandate...I'm curious how much in $US ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,540 | How does the work of cabinet members get done while appointments are awaiting Senate confirmation? | <p>A new president appoints a number of individuals to serve as part of their cabinet, but most of these positions require Senate confirmation. However, it looks like the Senate often holds these confirmation votes some time after a president's inauguration. </p>

<p>For instance, Barack Obama was inaugurated o... | united states cabinet | 1 | How does the work of cabinet members get done while appointments are awaiting Senate confirmation? -- (united states cabinet)
<p>A new president appoints a number of individuals to serve as part of their cabinet, but most of these positions require Senate confirmation. However, it looks like the Senate often holds thes... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,542 | Prayer at the Presidential Inauguration | <p>I'm watching the inauguration of the 45th president and am stunned<sup>2</sup> that three Christian<sup>3</sup> clergy persons pray for the president and the country, obviously in order to give the incoming president the Christian god's blessing. They explicitly ask that god to instill the necessary wisdom in him.... | united states government religion inauguration | 1 | Prayer at the Presidential Inauguration -- (united states government religion inauguration)
<p>I'm watching the inauguration of the 45th president and am stunned<sup>2</sup> that three Christian<sup>3</sup> clergy persons pray for the president and the country, obviously in order to give the incoming president the Ch... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,545 | What were the military men doing behind Donald Trump when he began his speech? | <p>Shortly after Trump was sworn in and began giving his speech there was a group of military men that lined up in formation behind him. They stood there for a short time before walking back.</p>

<p>What were they doing? Was this a scheduled part of the ceremony, or was it some mixup?</p>
 | united states donald trump military inauguration | 1 | What were the military men doing behind Donald Trump when he began his speech? -- (united states donald trump military inauguration)
<p>Shortly after Trump was sworn in and began giving his speech there was a group of military men that lined up in formation behind him. They stood there for a short time before walking b... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,571 | At Trump's inauguration, who was the man in the wheelchair and why is he important? | <p><a href="https://i.stack.imgur.com/0mvBw.png"><img src="https://i.stack.imgur.com/0mvBw.png" alt="Obama speaking to the his wife"></a></p>

<p><a href="https://i.stack.imgur.com/JZSpJ.png"><img src="https://i.stack.imgur.com/JZSpJ.png" alt="enter image description here"></a></p>

<p>I'm trying to fig... | united states donald trump inauguration | 1 | At Trump's inauguration, who was the man in the wheelchair and why is he important? -- (united states donald trump inauguration)
<p><a href="https://i.stack.imgur.com/0mvBw.png"><img src="https://i.stack.imgur.com/0mvBw.png" alt="Obama speaking to the his wife"></a></p>

<p><a href="https://i.stack.imgur.com/JZ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,576 | What is the precise meaning of "controlling" a territory? | <p>I have been reading about the situation in Syria and Iraq for several months. The word "control" gets mentioned a lot. What is its precise meaning, or in other words, when do you say that a certain entity is in control of a certain territory?</p>

<p>In particular, I find some statements like these quite per... | government territory terminology | 1 | What is the precise meaning of "controlling" a territory? -- (government territory terminology)
<p>I have been reading about the situation in Syria and Iraq for several months. The word "control" gets mentioned a lot. What is its precise meaning, or in other words, when do you say that a certain entity is in control of... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,579 | Trump to prosecute rioters under Federal Law? | <p>On the <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/law-enforcement-community" rel="nofollow noreferrer">White House website</a> President Trump's administration posts a decidedly change in law enforcement priorities: </p>

<h2>Standing Up For Our Law Enforcement Community</h2>

<blockquote>
 <p>One of t... | donald trump justice crime inauguration | 1 | Trump to prosecute rioters under Federal Law? -- (donald trump justice crime inauguration)
<p>On the <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/law-enforcement-community" rel="nofollow noreferrer">White House website</a> President Trump's administration posts a decidedly change in law enforcement priorities: </p>

<h2... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,583 | Was Obama's HUD mortgage rate fee reduction a renewal, or a first time thing? | <p>Some media report that Trump <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/politics/articles/2017-01-20/trump-administration-overturns-obama-s-fha-mortgage-fee-cut" rel="nofollow noreferrer">raised mortgage rates on homeowners by overturning a fee cut</a>. The fee cut wasn't to go into effect until 1/27/17, a week after Trump... | united states policy economy | 1 | Was Obama's HUD mortgage rate fee reduction a renewal, or a first time thing? -- (united states policy economy)
<p>Some media report that Trump <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/politics/articles/2017-01-20/trump-administration-overturns-obama-s-fha-mortgage-fee-cut" rel="nofollow noreferrer">raised mortgage rates on ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,587 | What are the flags beside the US flag at Trump's inauguration day? | <p>What are the flags beside the US flag at Trump's inauguration (marked by an arrow in the picture below)?</p>

<p><a href="https://i.stack.imgur.com/SdRc3.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer"><img src="https://i.stack.imgur.com/SdRc3.jpg" alt="Enter image description here"></a></p>

<p><a href="https://i.s... | united states donald trump flag symbols | 1 | What are the flags beside the US flag at Trump's inauguration day? -- (united states donald trump flag symbols)
<p>What are the flags beside the US flag at Trump's inauguration (marked by an arrow in the picture below)?</p>

<p><a href="https://i.stack.imgur.com/SdRc3.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer"><img src="h... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,590 | Trump inauguration opposition | <p>Some celebrities and also <a href="http://edition.cnn.com/2017/01/14/politics/democrats-boycotting-donald-trump-inauguration/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Democrats</a> have <a href="http://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/who-boycotting-donald-trump-inauguration-9642420" rel="nofollow noreferrer">boycotted</a> Don... | united states donald trump protests inauguration | 1 | Trump inauguration opposition -- (united states donald trump protests inauguration)
<p>Some celebrities and also <a href="http://edition.cnn.com/2017/01/14/politics/democrats-boycotting-donald-trump-inauguration/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Democrats</a> have <a href="http://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/who-boyco... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,598 | Could Senate Democrats do anything to block Donald Trump's nominations? | <p>Would it be possible for the Senate Democrats to block any of Donald Trump's nominations within the 52-48 Republican majority Senate? or would this be deemed implausible as a minority?</p>
 | united states president donald trump | 1 | Could Senate Democrats do anything to block Donald Trump's nominations? -- (united states president donald trump)
<p>Would it be possible for the Senate Democrats to block any of Donald Trump's nominations within the 52-48 Republican majority Senate? or would this be deemed implausible as a minority?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,615 | Can political protests have a significant impact immediately after the general elections? | <p>Let me try to set up the context first: Romania, East European developing country, ex-behind the Iron Curtain, now in NATO and European Union.</p>

<p>The following events have actually happened. Some assumptions are made (e.g. why the Government actually feel) though.</p>

<p><strong>End of October ... | protests rule of law romania | 1 | Can political protests have a significant impact immediately after the general elections? -- (protests rule of law romania)
<p>Let me try to set up the context first: Romania, East European developing country, ex-behind the Iron Curtain, now in NATO and European Union.</p>

<p>The following events have actually... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,618 | Why would Palestinians be offended if the US deliberations to move its embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem proceed? | <p>During his campaign Trump <a href="https://mobile.nytimes.com/2016/11/19/world/middleeast/jerusalem-us-embassy-trump.html?_r=0&referer=http://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2016/12/27/should-the-us-embassy-be-moved-from-tel-aviv-to-jerusalem?nytmobile=0?referer=" rel="nofollow noreferrer">vowed</a> for this move ... | united states israel foreign policy | 1 | Why would Palestinians be offended if the US deliberations to move its embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem proceed? -- (united states israel foreign policy)
<p>During his campaign Trump <a href="https://mobile.nytimes.com/2016/11/19/world/middleeast/jerusalem-us-embassy-trump.html?_r=0&referer=http://www.nytimes.com... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,621 | Will English be dropped as an official/working language of the EU after Brexit? | <p>English is currently one of the 24 <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Languages_of_the_European_Union">official languages of the European Union (EU)</a>, and one of the three “working” languages alongside French and German.</p>

<p>Will the United Kingdom leaving the EU (<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org... | united kingdom european union brexit languages | 1 | Will English be dropped as an official/working language of the EU after Brexit? -- (united kingdom european union brexit languages)
<p>English is currently one of the 24 <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Languages_of_the_European_Union">official languages of the European Union (EU)</a>, and one of the three “worki... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,624 | Was Mike Pence Vice President to Obama for a few minutes? | <p>Mike Pence took his oath a few minutes before Donald Trump did.</p>

<p>During those few minutes, was he Vice President to President Obama?</p>
 | united states inauguration vice president mike pence | 1 | Was Mike Pence Vice President to Obama for a few minutes? -- (united states inauguration vice president mike pence)
<p>Mike Pence took his oath a few minutes before Donald Trump did.</p>

<p>During those few minutes, was he Vice President to President Obama?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,629 | What are arguments for and contra for a bill "To end membership of the United States in the United Nations." | <p><a href="https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr193/BILLS-115hr193ih.pdf" rel="noreferrer">Here,</a> one can see a bill "To end membership of the United States in the United Nations." </p>

<p>What do the proponents and opponents of the bill state to be advantages and disadvantages of approval of the bill fo... | united states united nations | 1 | What are arguments for and contra for a bill "To end membership of the United States in the United Nations." -- (united states united nations)
<p><a href="https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr193/BILLS-115hr193ih.pdf" rel="noreferrer">Here,</a> one can see a bill "To end membership of the United States in the United Na... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,630 | Are there any countries that require political parties to be democratically organised (and accept members)? | <p>In many countries, members of parliament are elected on the title of political parties. For example, in The Netherlands, <a href="https://www.kiesraad.nl/verkiezingen/inhoud/tweede-kamer/partijnamen-en-logos/register" rel="nofollow noreferrer">81 parties</a> have registered for the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org... | election democracy parliament | 1 | Are there any countries that require political parties to be democratically organised (and accept members)? -- (election democracy parliament)
<p>In many countries, members of parliament are elected on the title of political parties. For example, in The Netherlands, <a href="https://www.kiesraad.nl/verkiezingen/inhoud... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,636 | In which timezone's "noon" does the US presidency turn over? | <p>I did a quick Google search of the US Constitution's 20th amendment, and it seems to me like section 1 doesn't specify a timezone.</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>The terms of the President and Vice President shall end at noon on the 20th day of January, and the terms of Senators and Representatives at noon on th... | united states inauguration | 1 | In which timezone's "noon" does the US presidency turn over? -- (united states inauguration)
<p>I did a quick Google search of the US Constitution's 20th amendment, and it seems to me like section 1 doesn't specify a timezone.</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>The terms of the President and Vice President shall end at... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,648 | Can Cabinet nominees be denied a position following a Senate confirmation hearing? | <p>When the President Elect in the US picks members to be part of their Cabinet, to form their government, during the Senate confirmation hearing if the members of the Senate are dissatisfied with their performance and ability to answer their questions, can they cause so much concern that they may be refused to join th... | united states senate senate rules cabinet | 1 | Can Cabinet nominees be denied a position following a Senate confirmation hearing? -- (united states senate senate rules cabinet)
<p>When the President Elect in the US picks members to be part of their Cabinet, to form their government, during the Senate confirmation hearing if the members of the Senate are dissatisfie... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,660 | Why do the USA and the European Union treat GMOs so differently? | <p>According to the sources cited within <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genetically_modified_food_controversies#Health" rel="noreferrer">this paragraph</a>, there is a scientific consensus that "currently available food derived from GM crops poses no greater risk to human health than conventional food, but that... | united states european union economy healthcare gmo | 1 | Why do the USA and the European Union treat GMOs so differently? -- (united states european union economy healthcare gmo)
<p>According to the sources cited within <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genetically_modified_food_controversies#Health" rel="noreferrer">this paragraph</a>, there is a scientific consensus t... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,661 | Can future US administrations still rejoin the TPP? | <p>Donald Trump has issued an executive order to formally withdraw from the Trans-Pacific Partnership.</p>

<p>As stated in a <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2017/01/23/presidential-memorandum-regarding-withdrawal-united-states-trans-pacific" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Presidential Memorandu... | united states trade executive order | 1 | Can future US administrations still rejoin the TPP? -- (united states trade executive order)
<p>Donald Trump has issued an executive order to formally withdraw from the Trans-Pacific Partnership.</p>

<p>As stated in a <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2017/01/23/presidential-memorandum-regar... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,663 | Could Congress place Congressional holds on any funding? | <p>Obama quietly sent $221 million to the Palestinian Authority hours before leaving office as seen in <a href="http://uk.businessinsider.com/report-obama-quietly-sent-221-million-to-the-palestinian-authority-hours-before-leaving-office-2017-1?r=US&IR=T">this article from Business Insider</a>.</p>

<p>In th... | united states congress | 1 | Could Congress place Congressional holds on any funding? -- (united states congress)
<p>Obama quietly sent $221 million to the Palestinian Authority hours before leaving office as seen in <a href="http://uk.businessinsider.com/report-obama-quietly-sent-221-million-to-the-palestinian-authority-hours-before-leaving-offic... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,668 | How many people would it take for California to run the country? | <p>Every ten years, the census <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_congressional_apportionment">reapportions</a> Congressional representation. There are 385 seats in the House that are "up for grabs" based on each state's population. Since a majority in the House is 218 seats, it's theoretically poss... | united states congress electoral college | 1 | How many people would it take for California to run the country? -- (united states congress electoral college)
<p>Every ten years, the census <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_congressional_apportionment">reapportions</a> Congressional representation. There are 385 seats in the House that are "up fo... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,669 | What is the significance of holding a vote before UK Parliament to invoke Article 50 in comparison to Royal Prerogative? | <blockquote>
 <p>In one of most important constitutional cases of modern times, the
 Supreme Court ruled by a majority of 8 to 3 that the prime minister
 cannot use royal prerogative to trigger Article 50 and start the UK’s
 two-year exit from the EU. (<a href="https://www.ft.com/content/af707ac0-e2... | united kingdom brexit article 50 | 1 | What is the significance of holding a vote before UK Parliament to invoke Article 50 in comparison to Royal Prerogative? -- (united kingdom brexit article 50)
<blockquote>
 <p>In one of most important constitutional cases of modern times, the
 Supreme Court ruled by a majority of 8 to 3 that the prime ministe... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,672 | What reason would the Obama Administration have for releasing $221M to Palestine, right before leaving office? | <p>I had just learned of this from Bradley's question <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/14663/could-congress-place-congressional-holds-on-any-funding/" title="here">here</a>.</p>

<p>What reasons would that administration have for suddenly giving such a large amount of money to a country in ... | united states palestine middle east barack obama political transitions | 1 | What reason would the Obama Administration have for releasing $221M to Palestine, right before leaving office? -- (united states palestine middle east barack obama political transitions)
<p>I had just learned of this from Bradley's question <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/14663/could-congress-plac... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
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